The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-19

the time of his service He has stood by the
widow and orphan, pressing their claims strong
ly and fearlessiy. This is Benjam Harrison,
of Indiana.
Mr.. Kellison-It affords me pleasure, Mr.
Speaker, to rise to present in behalf of nv asso-
ciates on this floor. the name of a gentleman as
a candidate for United States Senator.
The Office of United States Senator, Mr..
Speaker, is dignity and trust of such trans
cendent Importance that some of the best and
greatest men of this Nation have not hesitated
to indulge in the laudable ambition to obtain
that honor. To be elevated to a seat in this
body, which for wisdom. knowledge and states
manship has no equal on the face of the globe, is
an honor greater than the inheriting of a dia-
dem. When the nomination for that high office
comes from great party, unsolicited. as is the
case of the gentleman whose name / am about
to present for the SURFACES of this House. it is a
great honor He is gentleman who needs no
introduction to the people of the State of Indiana
For more than thirty years he has borne un-
swerving obedience to the great principles OF
free government He is man whose voice has
ever been raised in behalf of political equality
and the principles of human equality. He is a
gentleman who. if elected to that Office, will
bring to the discharge Of its duties 8 wealth Of
knowledge I present for the SURFACES of this
House as a candidate for United States Senator
the name of man who stands before the people
with clean hands and pure heart. He was
once known as the Democratic war-horse of
northern Indiana, but is now known as the
Democratic warhorse of Indiana, Hon. David
Tnrpie.
The nomination Of Mr.. Turpie was eloquently
seconded BY Mr.. Jewett. who spoke Of the
career Of 4A4 distinguished gentleman as ex-
employing all the virtues of manhood, powers.
ability of Craftsmanship. whose voice was ever
heard in favor of the downtrodden and OPP
pressed. His remarks were warmly applauded.
Mr.. Robinson-On behalf of what probably is
a minority of this General Assembly, but in re-
Spouse to the thousands OF the sons Of toll
throughout the border of our State, am i'm
PEELED to present before this Assembly the name
of another gentleman who does not come here
with achievements that some others, nor with
the prominence, but one who has a record as a
soldier that cannot be called in question. He
will be an honor to the State of Indiana should
he be placed in the Senate of the United States.
The gentleman whom l present is the Hon.
Jason II. Allen.
Mr.. Aliens nomination was seconded by Mr..
Glover.
The vote resulted;
HARRISON. %
Allen. .... a
The following bills were introduced:
By Mr.. Metzger: Amending the drainage law. Also
Creating the Office of Dairy and Fruit Commissioner
By Mr. Patton: Amendment fixing the jurisdiction
of justice of the peace Also Relating to the appoint
ment OF students to the DePauw University.
cases.
By. Mr.. Osborn: In relation to the keeping of the
puDic moneys OF the State OF Indiana
By Mr. Carrick: Providing for trimming hedgt
fences
BY Mr.. Osborn: Defining the duties of notaries.
by Mr. Cough Amending the interest laws. Also
Amending the liquor laws.
By Mr.. Commons: Providing for uniform series o.
| extbooks in schools.
BY Mr.. Reynolds Repeating the telephone law O
| 1888 Also: To appoint Board OF Pharmacy.
BY Mr. Mock: In relation to bills of exchange prom
notes. ETC. Aso Concerning attorneys fees pro
vided for in notes. etc.
By MIR. Buskirk To repay the trustee of French
Lick township for funds stolen from him. Passed
under suspension of the rule.
BY Mp. KeIlison: Concerning taxing real est tie.
| By Mr.. Roberts: Concerning the organization O.
| county boards.
| By Mr.. Jewett: Defining rape and fixing punish
ment.
Adjourned.